---
title: "commitlint Conventional Commit Message Linter"
description: "commitlint checks whether git commit messages meet the Conventional Commits specification, enforcing structured formats like type(scope): subject. Shareable configuration packages let teams standardize commit conventions, and integration with husky enables automatic linting on every commit via git hooks."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/conventional-changelog/commitlint"
category:
  - "Code Quality & Review"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "conventional-changelog/commitlint"
  github_stars: 18425
  npm_package: "commitlint"
  npm_weekly_downloads: 560842
---

# commitlint Conventional Commit Message Linter

commitlint checks whether git commit messages meet the Conventional Commits specification, enforcing structured formats like type(scope): subject. Shareable configuration packages let teams standardize commit conventions, and integration with husky enables automatic linting on every commit via git hooks.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/commitlint-conventional-commit-message-linter/)